-Helps ensure you have everything you need and will reduce the amount of time between deployment and check-in
-Go Kits should sustain an individual for at least two days
-Volunteers will be responsible for their own Go Kits and should therefore take care that the pack does not exceed a weight that would prevent them from carrying it under their own power…
LIST:
Two field shirts-will receive upon arrival to disaster scene.
Two pairs BDU pants-should be able to tie down at bottom
Hat (for cold weather, a cap will be issued upon arrival on disaster scene.)
Personal protective items-(sunscreen, Chapstick, eyewash
Fire starter (waterproof matches)
Chemical light stick
Hand sanitizer
Boots
This list is a suggested list only!
Dick Green’s suggested list for To-go bag
IFAW Suggested Ready Bag
Basics
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v compass with mirror
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note pad and pencils
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Sharpie-type marker
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flagging tape
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headlamp or flashlight, extra batteries, spare bulb
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eye protection
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sunscreen and/or insect repellant
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whistle
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nylon rope (20’ of 7mm)
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map(s)
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large transparent bag for map(s)
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GPS with extra batteries
flashlight(s)
Survival
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toilet paper in ziploc
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multitool (e.g., Leatherman)
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good sheath knife or hatchet
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waterproof matches
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fire starter (paraffin-soaked sawdust or vasaline cotton balls)
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water purification tablets
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space blanket
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candles
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bear spray and/or bear bangers
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flares
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duct tape
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safety pins
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large orange garbage bag
$2.00 in change
Food
(you may want to stock foods that do not require a stove – MREs) High carbohydrate, high calorie foods are recommended, as are lots of munchies and snacks.
· water bottles (about 2L capacity)
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trail mix
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instant oatmeal
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energy bars
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prepared meals (e.g., IMPs, MREs or Hotpacks, so a stove isn't necessary)
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soup mix, dehydrated meals
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stove and fuel
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cooking pot
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knife, fork & spoon
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powdered drink
fruit leather
Shelter
·tarpaulin, tube tent, or space blanket
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sleeping bag or bivouac sac
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thermorest or ensolite pad
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parachute cord (50’)
s spare stuff sacks
first aid kit
A good quality Outdoorsman model
Personal
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personal medication; tell team members about relevant medical conditions!
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toothbrush and toothpaste
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waterless hand cleaner
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hand sanitizer
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hairbrush or comb
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razor
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deodorant
tampons or sanitary pads (with ziplocs for packing out used ones. Side note to the ladies. Even if it is not time for your period come prepared, a period will start witht he onset of stress.
Clothing
Synthetic materials are generally superior to natural fibers.Clothes packed by season.
·fluorescent baseball cap
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Tilley-type hat for protection against rain and sun
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bug hat
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sunglasses
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spare eyeglasses
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long-sleeve shirt
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yellow T-shirt
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rain jacket/pants
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thin leather gloves (especially for rope team members)
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underwear
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cargo pants
·** jeans are strongly discouraged because they absorb so much water
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socks, thin and thick (at least 2 sets)
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gaiters
·Uniform Information
Emergency Services volunteers must provide their own BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) Pants or Shorts and Black Boots.
AHA will provide field shirts and caps upon arrival to disaster scene.
BDU Information- tactical style cargo pants worn by police, military, animal control, etc. Minimum of two pair pants and two pair shorts is recommended. Khaki or navy blue (for HEART team black or navy blue). Pants should be worn during field work or when working directly with animals. Shorts are acceptable when working at critical resource centers or intake areas.
